This has been an interesting year thus far, I was excited to start the decade with a list of goals: getting my business off the ground, intensifying my workout plans and balancing my career with my business. At the close of 2019, I wrote down all the good and bad things that have happened the past 10 years.
“From the Cradle to Standing Tall”
So, I get this question all the time: How is motherhood? and I think to myself if this is a kind of tricky question. Motherhood is portrayed in the media and by women as this lovey-dovey and glorious experience. Like everything is hunk dory. The truth of the matter is that, motherhood is not glamorous …
Building Champion-Mommy Fitness
It has been a while since I talked about my personal training business. For the last few months, I have been working hard on building Champion Mommy Fitness brand; I created a logo representing new moms being champions after post-partum and working towards and building their bodies back; I designed a "SnapBack that Body" program- …
“Accountability”
After I gave birth to my son, I focused on getting back to my pre-baby weight. The doctor cleared me after my 6 week check up so I hit the gym and eased myself back into working out. Before then, I had inquired about a cross fit gym with the goal of adding some tones …
Dayo’s Progress Report
Dayo is making great strides in daycare. As he becomes more aware of his surroundings and getting older. He would hold on to my leg and cry when I leave every morning but now, he is getting better. He smiles at his teacher and even runs up to her in the morning. He was placed …
Hectic Week
The past week was marked with a series of significant events for me ranging from one of the coldest weather in Chicago to my car’s episode. Chicago experienced one of the coldest week. Just when the cold “apocalypse-like” was about to start, that was when my car refused to start. Putting me in one of …
Dayo’s Daycare Adventure
After my maternity leave last year, because of my work and my husband's work schedule, I had to find a daycare for my son. I had thought that was going to be a run-over, I was wrong! Who would have thought finding a daycare would be such a process. Ranging from the cost, location, ambience, …
My Dream, My Business
I have always wanted to become an entrepreneur and own my business. I am special education teacher and enjoy helping shape children’s futures for success. However there has been a shift in my career after losing 100 pounds and my baby weight. I enjoy working out and trying different exercises, participating in races and meeting …
“Once Upon A Swim”
A year ago, I had set out to complete a triathlon after seeing a lady from my gym completed two triathlons already. I was at her first just to cheer her on. It was quite exciting seeing people swimming, biking, running and crossing the finish line. Seeing her cross the finish line was a motivation …
“Love Brought Us Joy”
I arrived at the hospital with my husband and 7,000 bags. Well it seemed like it. I checked into labor and delivery. They got me prepped with a gown, checked the baby’s heart rate with a fetal heart monitor on my stomach. They said he was healthy. The nurses checked my blood pressure, drew my …